It will no longer be possible to buy new games, DLC, movies and TV series on Xbox 360 when Microsoft closes the Xbox 360 store in July 2024.

The Xbox 360 console was launched almost 18 years ago and Microsoft will next year start to phase out services.

You will still be able to play games that you have purchased on Xbox 360, even online multiplayer, but you will not be able to buy new games or DLC after July 29, 2024, on the Xbox 360 console.


Movies & TV app on Xbox 360
As for movies and TV content, the change will be more definitive as you will no longer be able to watch any of your purchased movies on Xbox 360 after July 29, 2024.

Your movies will continue to be watchable on newer Xbox One and Series consoles as well as devices on Windows 10 or later.


 Xbox 360 turns 18 this November

Xbox 360 games on One/Series
If you want to continue buying Xbox 360 games, it will still be possible from the store on Xbox One and Xbox Series via backward compatibility, said Microsoft.

- "What has not changed is our commitment to preserving your ability to play the content you have already purchased on your preferred device, which means we are committed to supporting Xbox 360 gameplay for the foreseeable future," said Dave McCarthy, CVP Xbox Player Services.

Microsoft has published this FAQ.

Xbox 360 store closure – FAQ
Can I still play my Xbox 360 games after July 2024?
Yes, you will still be able to play the games you purchased on Xbox 360. If you purchased the game digitally or have a physical disc, you can still jump in and play. If you’ve deleted a game that you have purchased, but you want to play again, you’ll still be able to re-download it.

What about multiplayer games via the Xbox network? Can I still play with my friends?
Yes. Even after July 2024, you will still be able to play games and connect with friends through multiplayer on the games you purchased, as long as the publisher still supports the online servers. You can still save your games and progress to the cloud, and if you choose to continue any of those available games on Xbox One or Xbox Series X|S, those cloud saves will transfer over.

Can I still buy and play Xbox 360 backward-compatible titles?
There is no impact to purchasing or playing backward-compatible Xbox 360 titles.  After July 29, 2024, you will still be able to purchase hundreds of great backward-compatible Xbox 360 and Original Xbox games and DLC on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox.com. We believe in celebrating gaming’s rich history and have worked hard to preserve as many games as possible through our backward-compatibility program. You can find the full list of backward-compatible titles here.

For those who wish to continue playing Xbox 360 games on Xbox Series X|S, we’ve taken the time to enhance those titles so they look and play better than ever before, while staying true to the original version. You can play those Xbox 360 titles with FPS Boost, Auto HDR, and faster loading times. 

How can I continue to stream and download Microsoft Movies & TV content I purchased on Xbox 360? 
The Microsoft Movies & TV app is available on Windows devices running Windows 10 or later, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. Any content that you’ve purchased from the Xbox 360 Store will remain in your library and be available to view on such devices. In addition, all purchased Movies & TV content eligible for Movies Anywhere can always be streamed and downloaded on the Movies Anywhere app or site. For more information, see:  Movies Anywhere on Microsoft Movies & TV.

Where can I get more information?
If you have more questions, please visit our support page at https://support.xbox.com/help/xbox-360/store/xbox-360-marketplace-update
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